Poland: Higher carp production but higher retail fish prices

Published 2024년 12월 21일

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Carp production in the country is projected to increase by 10 percent this year, but the sale price proposed by the processing industry has decreased, leading to concerns about the proposed retail prices and the impact on breeders. The President of the Fish Promotion Society, Zbigniew Szczepański, highlights the increasing costs and the shift in carp sales towards being sold directly from ponds. He also discusses the potential social and environmental impacts of a citizens' draft amendment to the Animal Protection Act, which proposes a ban on the traditional retail sale of carp, a move that could lead to the closure of many carp farms.

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It is estimated that this year, carp production in our country is 10 percent higher than a year ago, but the purchase price of this fish is lower than then. This does not translate into retail prices, because carp is more expensive - the president of the Fish Promotion Society "Pan Karp" Zbigniew Szczepański told PAP. He added that according to estimates, this year's carp catches will be higher than a year ago by about 10 percent and will amount to about 20 thousand tons. While last year the sales price was at the level of PLN 17-18/kg, this year PLN 14-15/kg is proposed - Szczepański noted. He added that in the opinion of fishermen, the price proposed by the processing industry is too low, because production costs increase every year due to energy and fuel prices, and the increase in the minimum wage. Lower carp sales prices do not mean that the fish is cheaper for consumers either. Retail prices are generally higher than last year. Gutted fish purchased in retail chains costs ...

Source: AgroPolska